I have been a carpenter for 50-plus years everyone that knows me considers me a master Carpenter so do I but there's every once in awhile where I actually see something that I learned something that I never seen before or thought of before doesn't happen very often but I feel like a beginner when I get to learn something and I love it love to learn something that involves my trade no matter how small it might be I have passed down all of my knowledge through the years to people that work for me and they all tell me later on or at the same time man I appreciate all the time you take to show me things and so I can learn everybody is worth a damn wants to learn
Good stuff! I'm a software developer, and I couldn't tell you how many tools I've built to make my work (and play) easier. I have the advantage of being able to put them all in a very small pocket and carry them with me, but on the downside, only other software developers will find any of them cool, whereas lots of non-smiths find smith tools cool.
I took a 1" steel plate that I had a guy at work broach a 1" square hole in it. Then welded a piece of 1/4 inch flat bar to the bottom so you can hold it in the vice like he was saying. Not ideal but hey works for me 🤷♂️
Great video, Trent. A spring fuller for my Hardy hole has been on my to-do list for way too long. Probably about time to pick up some 1" square stock and borrow my dad's welder. You're right, sometimes we want to do everything ourselves "from scratch" in the back yard, but if we go too far down that road we'll end up needing to raise a cow and plant some wheat anytime we want a hamburger! Sometimes it's better to just take the darn shortcut.
I am REALLY liking these new beginners videos. I have watched a lot of blacksmithing videos, and these videos have a terrific amount of good information. Unfortunately, it may you need a lot of knowledge already to see how much good info these videos contain...
I had a welder make my 1st bending jig and it cost me $40. Not longer after, I bought an inexpensive arc welder from Vevor & a $30 welding helmet. I now make my own jigs & hardie tools. That little welder paid for itself in 3 jigs.
Another great video. As a beginner I don't think my bench vice would stand much hammering for long so raises a question, is a smaller anvil @ 30kg with a hardy and horn etc better than a big ASO @ 50 kg. Just not sure on limited budget what should I spend it on...
Now days ya can do it in the back yard. For 60 bucks I bought a 110/220 inverter ark welder specifically to be able to make Hardy's easily. Best 60 bucks I've ever spent lol
I've been loving watching that patreon list getting longer and longer each vid! Pretty soon it wont all fit and you're gonna need to start some rolling credits
That's exactly right. You gotta make that thing, to make that tool, to make that thing, to actually finish the project. Eventually -- you have all the things and tools you need.
My only complaint is that my early 30’s PH Peddinghaus has like a .900” hardy hole. A 1” won’t fit and an .875” bar is too loose. I finally milled a good fitting bit of bar and now I use it as a kiss block to resize 1” stock so there isn’t any stock loss .
If you check out the trillium forge spring fuller video you can actually make this tool by bending the stock into a hardy shank I’ve seen this before but this was the only example I could find
You know you can just drill a hole through your 1-in stock the size of your spring swedge and forge weld it down it's a little difficult but you can do it
Can't believe I've ben struggling to work with my spring swage without thinking of this despite having a welder. Apparently I'm an idiot. Of course my wife would have been happy to have told me that
Wouldn't that work better as a hardy tool if the spring did not extend below the bottom rod? Only the top rod moves when you're using it anyway, and while I admit the symmetry is prettier, but I don't see where it actually helps in your forging to have it symmetrical. With a flat bottom, you don't have to have the spring hanging off the end of your anvil. Thanks for doing these videos!
As a beginner I've been all around UA-cam checking out different sites in knife making sites. Was good advice. In the middle of making Hardy tools myself. Keep moving on.
Two terms I learned at a young age when I was taking welding courses was one “it looks like hammered dog S--crap and two it is slicker as a minnows di*k . As I learned by practice it was more of the latter complement I received.
The thought of hammering steel on a vice seems like a good way to ruin the vice. Seems like if you don't have a hardy hole in your primary working surface you could make one out of some square pipe set into a stump or something with a lot of mass. I guess they make vices with a lot of mass for that purpose.
Hardy tools are a gateway drug!
Pro tip : watch series on Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching lots of of movies these days.
@Zyaire Nixon definitely, I've been watching on Flixzone} for since december myself :)
I have been a carpenter for 50-plus years everyone that knows me considers me a master Carpenter so do I but there's every once in awhile where I actually see something that I learned something that I never seen before or thought of before doesn't happen very often but I feel like a beginner when I get to learn something and I love it love to learn something that involves my trade no matter how small it might be I have passed down all of my knowledge through the years to people that work for me and they all tell me later on or at the same time man I appreciate all the time you take to show me things and so I can learn everybody is worth a damn wants to learn
Best advice at 6:30!
Indeed I agree true words of wisdom.
Good stuff! I'm a software developer, and I couldn't tell you how many tools I've built to make my work (and play) easier. I have the advantage of being able to put them all in a very small pocket and carry them with me, but on the downside, only other software developers will find any of them cool, whereas lots of non-smiths find smith tools cool.
Thanks for this small video on tooling im in need of making my own tools so i can try making other things
Thank you for making these vidjas. There is precious little truth out here on the interwebs
I took a 1" steel plate that I had a guy at work broach a 1" square hole in it. Then welded a piece of 1/4 inch flat bar to the bottom so you can hold it in the vice like he was saying. Not ideal but hey works for me 🤷♂️
Exactly that's how we all started. Work with what you got, and have access to. There's always potential for growth in the future
The vise hardy looks like the key to the kingdom.
I like the statement "as a beginner, you're going to be boating catch-up"
I have really been enjoying this series you've been doing recently on youtube. thank you for these videos they've been fantastic resources.
Excellent, thats what I want to hear. Thank my Patreons and live chat donaters, they are making this possible.
Best advice yet Thanks Trent. :)
Luckily Ive got a welder about 5ft from my anvil so yes I can do this at home. Anyway great and informative video. Much love and respect
Great video, Trent. A spring fuller for my Hardy hole has been on my to-do list for way too long. Probably about time to pick up some 1" square stock and borrow my dad's welder. You're right, sometimes we want to do everything ourselves "from scratch" in the back yard, but if we go too far down that road we'll end up needing to raise a cow and plant some wheat anytime we want a hamburger! Sometimes it's better to just take the darn shortcut.
Another great video keep them coming !
Solid advice! Thank you.
WOW. Problem solved. Thanks Trent; again, something explained in minutes that has worried me, and I'm sure others, for hours. BZ
I am REALLY liking these new beginners videos. I have watched a lot of blacksmithing videos, and these videos have a terrific amount of good information. Unfortunately, it may you need a lot of knowledge already to see how much good info these videos contain...
Me being a beginner I started making hardy tools from railway spikes works pretty well
I had a welder make my 1st bending jig and it cost me $40. Not longer after, I bought an inexpensive arc welder from Vevor & a $30 welding helmet. I now make my own jigs & hardie tools. That little welder paid for itself in 3 jigs.
Another great video. As a beginner I don't think my bench vice would stand much hammering for long so raises a question, is a smaller anvil @ 30kg with a hardy and horn etc better than a big ASO @ 50 kg. Just not sure on limited budget what should I spend it on...
Got a video we are filming today that will help. Keep your eyes peeled.
Yep!
Now days ya can do it in the back yard. For 60 bucks I bought a 110/220 inverter ark welder specifically to be able to make Hardy's easily. Best 60 bucks I've ever spent lol
I've been loving watching that patreon list getting longer and longer each vid! Pretty soon it wont all fit and you're gonna need to start some rolling credits
Considering its only been 2.5 weeks into this new expedition, they are reassuring numbers.
That's exactly right. You gotta make that thing, to make that tool, to make that thing, to actually finish the project. Eventually -- you have all the things and tools you need.
My only complaint is that my early 30’s PH Peddinghaus has like a .900” hardy hole. A 1” won’t fit and an .875” bar is too loose. I finally milled a good fitting bit of bar and now I use it as a kiss block to resize 1” stock so there isn’t any stock loss .
If you check out the trillium forge spring fuller video you can actually make this tool by bending the stock into a hardy shank I’ve seen this before but this was the only example I could find
Looks great!
Good stuff!
You know you can just drill a hole through your 1-in stock the size of your spring swedge and forge weld it down it's a little difficult but you can do it
A weld makes me the blacksmith im not. Words from the guy that taught me
Can't believe I've ben struggling to work with my spring swage without thinking of this despite having a welder. Apparently I'm an idiot. Of course my wife would have been happy to have told me that
The obvious thing are usually only obvious to those who have been doing it for 30 years
Wouldn't that work better as a hardy tool if the spring did not extend below the bottom rod? Only the top rod moves when you're using it anyway, and while I admit the symmetry is prettier, but I don't see where it actually helps in your forging to have it symmetrical. With a flat bottom, you don't have to have the spring hanging off the end of your anvil. Thanks for doing these videos!
The bigger the loop the less stress overall on the spring but I think its a moot point really, Ive never torn one up
As a beginner I've been all around UA-cam checking out different sites in knife making sites. Was good advice. In the middle of making Hardy tools myself. Keep moving on.
As a blacksmith can't you weld that with Borax in your shop
well said sir :)
Two terms I learned at a young age when I was taking welding courses was one “it looks like hammered dog S--crap and two it is slicker as a minnows di*k . As I learned by practice it was more of the latter complement I received.
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Don’t American blacksmiths weld then?
If you have the cash, buy yourself a small stick welder and teach yourself to use it. Well worth the time and money.
Always more tools every project. Lol
The thought of hammering steel on a vice seems like a good way to ruin the vice. Seems like if you don't have a hardy hole in your primary working surface you could make one out of some square pipe set into a stump or something with a lot of mass. I guess they make vices with a lot of mass for that purpose.
Blacksmith vises are specifically designed to be beat on. That's why they have a leg.
My leg vice is 75kg. Blacksmiths vice is a bit different to your average vice
What was this video about?
Question: How do I make a hardy tool the easy way?
Answer: Just visit a local welder and he will make a tool for you.
Or just get a welding machine....wanna work with steel...need one anyways. Stick is not expensive and can do a LOT.
Algorit.....
Funny, I'm starting into blacksmithing after having been a welder. Seems so ass backwards to be a blacksmith the other way around.
I know that guy that knows a lot of ways to do things that suck. I don't let him do any work for me.